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Soil Mechanics, Part 1 [Four (4) Continuing Education Hours]

Lecturer:  Saad-Eldin Elbedwihy, P.E.

(I). General Discussion and Overview Soil Types and Behavior

Introduction to soil importance in civil engineering

Soil classification, why? And how?

Profile of various soil classifications, done by different entities (AASHTO, ASTM Universities…etc)

Soil characteristics that apply to any type of soil

Civil and structural engineering interest in various types of soil (coarse and fine grained soil) and comparison

(II). Soil Hydrostatic Characteristics

Establishing ground water surface elevation, how? And why?

Hydrologic problems encountered; How to view and solve the problem?

Hydrostatic and hydrodynamics forces and how to deal with them, being loads on civil works/structures

Facts that dictate soil behavior and its hydrological characteristics

(III). Lab Porosity Tests, Field Applications and Case Studies

On-site drainage (storm water and septic systems) and related lab tests

Laboratory dispersion test and porosity indication in the field

Two real case studies

Two appendices

[NYS Approved for PE and Architect (HSW) continuing education hours]

Soil Mechanics, Part 2 [Four (4) Continuing Education Hours]

Lecturer:  Saad-Eldin Elbedwihy, P.E.

(I). General Discussion and Overview

Nature of the ultimate structural supporting material, soil, and actual capabilities

Desired structural capabilies of soil

(II). The Needed Coordination Between Various Disciplines

Factors affecting soil strength and/or weakness

Desired structural systems and considering the effect of soil properties on choosing the structural system

(III). Lab Test Results and Applications for Structural Purposes

Compaction test

Shear test

(IV). Soil Properties and Choosing Structural Systems

[NYS Approved for PE and Architect (HSW) continuing education hours]